International Accreditation Forum (IAF)
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
organization
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| gptkbp:activities |
developing accreditation standards
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| gptkbp:advocatesFor |
harmonization of accreditation standards
the importance of accreditation the role of accreditation in public policy |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:International_Organization_for_Standardization_(ISO)
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| gptkbp:collaboratesWith |
gptkb:International_Laboratory_Accreditation_Cooperation_(ILAC)
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| gptkbp:coordinates |
accreditation activities globally
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| gptkbp:develops |
accreditation criteria
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| gptkbp:encourages |
feedback from stakeholders
innovation in accreditation processes stakeholder engagement in accreditation collaboration among accreditation bodies |
| gptkbp:enhances |
confidence in accredited organizations
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| gptkbp:facilitates |
peer evaluations among members
trade and commerce through accreditation |
| gptkbp:founded |
1993
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| gptkbp:governance |
gptkb:General_Assembly
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| gptkbp:hasEvents |
workshops
training sessions webinars seminars roundtable discussions |
| gptkbp:hasPublications |
annual reports
newsletters technical reports position papers guidance documents |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Geneva,_Switzerland
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| gptkbp:hosts |
conferences on accreditation
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
International Accreditation Forum (IAF)
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| gptkbp:issues |
IAF_MLA_(Multilateral_Recognition_Arrangement)
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| gptkbp:members |
over 70 accreditation bodies
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| gptkbp:membership |
national accreditation bodies
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| gptkbp:participatesIn |
international forums on accreditation
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| gptkbp:promotes |
best practices in accreditation
transparency in accreditation processes mutual recognition of accreditations consumer confidence in accredited services the value of accreditation in global trade. |
| gptkbp:provides |
networking opportunities for members
guidance on accreditation practices information on accreditation trends technical assistance for accreditation bodies |
| gptkbp:providesResourcesFor |
accreditation guidelines
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| gptkbp:providesTrainingFor |
accreditation assessors
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| gptkbp:purpose |
promote international cooperation in accreditation
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| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Asia-Pacific
Africa Americas Europe Middle_East |
| gptkbp:supports |
sustainable development goals
capacity building in developing countries quality assurance in various sectors research in accreditation methodologies |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
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| gptkbp:website |
www.iaf.nu
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| gptkbp:worksWith |
governments on accreditation policies
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